New Orleans is one of America’s culinary capitals, and with good reason. The city blends so many cultures on its busy streets that it is no surprise that visitors can find a wide range of both local and international cuisines here. And August is one of the best times to visit the Crescent City, thanks to the return of COOLinary New Orleans.
At COOLinary, which runs from August 1-31, restaurants across the city provide a discounted way to sample some of the best gastronomy here. Visitors can enjoy specially curated multi-course prix-fixe meals with prices as low as $28 for two-course lunches and $58 or less for three-course desserts and brunches. (Menu prices do not include beverages, taxes, or gratuities.) Plus, for the second year in a row, “COOLinary Cocktails” at participating locations allow you to sit back and sip come of the most innovative libations in NOLA.
There are already 125 participating restaurants, with many more expected to sign up in the coming weeks. The range of cuisines—as is expected for an international city like NOLA—is incredible, including: Creole, seafood, Italian, Cajun, Asian, Latin/South American, Greek, Mediterranean, Soul food, steakhouses, American, and French.
The restaurants are across the city, too, and not just in the French Quarter. You’ll find options in the Garden District, downtown, the Arts District, Mid-City, Jefferson Parish, Lakeview, Treme, Northshore, Westbank, the Convention District and more.
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A sampling of the great restaurant options that are participating in this year’s COOLinary New Orleans are: Arnaud’s Restaurant, Shaya, Napoleon House, Commander’s Palace Restaurant, Galatoire’s, Antoine’s Restaurant, Compère Lapin, Le Petite Grocery, Luke Restaurnt, Ralph’s on the Park, Gautreau’s Restaurant, Domenica Restaurant, Pascal Manale Restaurant, Cane & Table, Atchafalaya Restaurant, ANNUNCIATION, Mr. B.’s Bistro, Brigtsen’s Restaurant, Restaurant R’evolution, Tujague’s Restaurant, Café Degas, Toup’s Meatery, GW Fins, Dickie Brennan’s, The Pelican Club, Seaworthy, Brutto Americamo, Mister Mao Restaurant, Willa Jean, Boucherie, Bayonam and Audobon Clubhouse.
And don’t forget New Orlean’s special summer special, where visitors who book two or more nights through NewOrleans.com (through September 30) can get a $100 Visa gift card, while supplies last, providing even more saving toward that NOLA getaway.
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